Events in Stratford for December 2025
There is always plenty of things for visitors to do an see in Stratford in every season of the year.
Here’s a curated list of things that you can enjoy as you are planning your trip to our enchanted city.
Lights on Stratford
Our multi award-winning annual Winter Festival that transforms Stratford’s heritage downtown and park system with luminour art and interactive light installations.
Henry House is an official sponsor of Lights On and is located right in the middle of the action.Date: December 12, 2025 - January 18, 2026
Website: Lights On
Walking Time from Henry House: various locations 1-10 min awayStratford Festival
In December the Festival presents 8 performances of Annie.
Date: Several in December
Website: Stratford Festival
Walking Time from Henry House: 1 min to Tom Patterson, 8 min to Avon and 12 min to FestivalHere for Now Theatre - Ruby and the Reindeer
From one of Canada’s most beloved playwrights comes a new Christmas comedy for the whole family. Set in 1989 Perth County, 12-year-old Ruby finds an unruly reindeer in her family’s barn. Her discovery sets off a rollicking adventure filled with secrets, holiday matchmaking, and – as always – the saving of Christmas.
Date: Performances from December 10-24
Website: Here for Now Theatre
Walking Time from Henry House: 10 minFreedom Train
Freedom Train brings the greatest songs of all time to life with an authentic respect to the essence and intensity of the original classics!
Date: Friday, Dec 19
Venue: The Hall
Website: TicketSceneRod Beattie - A Christmas Carol
By popular demand this Christmas classic is back! (And becoming a tradition.) Aan intimate setting to hear iconic Canadian actor Rod Beattie deliver his adaptation of the Charles Dickens Classic - A Christmas Carol.
Date: Dec 21-23
Website: Tickets
Venue: Stratford Perth MuseumSanta Clause Parade
This year’s parade is scheduled to kick off at 5:00pm along William Street moving along the river and finishing on Lakeside Drive in front of the Tom Patterson Theatre. Fifty floats are expected to participate.
Date: Dec 7
Website: Santa Parade of Lights
Walking Time from Henry House: 1 minHandel’s Messiah- Stratford Symphony
Conductor: Alexander Cann - In collaboration with the Stratford Concert Choir
Date: Sat. Dec 13 and Sun. Dec 14
Website: SSO Tickets
Venue: Avondale United ChurchLive Music at The Starlight
Listen to local talent of all genres, sing your heart out at our monthly karaoke night - there is always something happening here at The Starlight
Date: Live Music every Saturday and Sunday Night and more
Website: The Starlight
Walking Time from Henry House: 8 minLive Music and Comedy at The Bunker
The Bunker is Stratford's newest downtown cocktail lounge, serving up craft beer, signature cocktails and live music.
Date: Live Music every Saturday Night and more
Website: The Bunker
Walking Time from Henry House: 10 min
Next Steps? Book a Stay with Henry House.We hope you found this information helpful in planning you next stay in our enchanting city of Stratford, Ontario.
If you want to be located within a 6 min stroll of most of the attractions, please consider staying with us at the Henry House.
